BLUE GRILL AND SMOOTHIES
13911 SW 42 ST STE 116, Miami FL 33175 · 305 220-2207
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the reach in cooler. Employee placed the chicken on bottom shelf below beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled inside the ice machine located at the front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen area.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing from the wall to the 3 compartment sink and the handwashing sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored next to single use items. Employee removed from area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair the sliding door corners of reach in freezer in the front area, the cover for the reach in unit on the front counter, the reach in cooler cover in the kitchen near reach in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor under and inside the back of reach in cooler at front area near television.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and disrepair tiles in the front prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at the front counter.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic fork handle touching ready to eat tuna in reach in cooler at front area. Employee removed fork.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled multiple door gaskets of reach in coolers. Also observed shelves with heavy rust built up used to store clean food equipment located above 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the reach in across handwashing sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw breaded chicken no covered inside reach cooler near exit door. Employee placed covers.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table in kitchen area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean trays inside handwashing at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink inside men bathroom.manager provided during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working inside men's bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents at kitchen soiled with black substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer behind front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (111F - Hot Holding); beans (90F - Hot Holding), for less tha 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of bleach on preparation table next to the microwave, operator properly stored it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket on hand sink, operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia fish thawing in standing water, operator placed under cold running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above preparation table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in next to kitchen exit black beans 46F. As per operator, beans had been cooling for more than 6 hours prior to inspection.
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed syringes with jello stored in soda machine. As per operator, syringes were made at home for Halloween toppers. Operator threw away bag of syringes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over shredded lettuce in reach in next to kitchen entrance.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in next to drying rack
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed syringes with jello stored in soda machine. As per operator, syringes were made at home for Halloween toppers. Operator threw away bag of syringes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in next to kitchen exit black beans 46F. As per operator, beans had been cooling for more than 6 hours prior to inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of meat slicer soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice cream freezer blocking hand sink at front counter. Manager moved freezer over for complete access.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in reach in coolers throughout shelves.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above reach in cooler next to slicer
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed light fixture in disrepair above prep table
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles soiled throughout kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed personal cup stored on frying rack with clean dishes. Observed water bottle in reach in where milkshake toppings are kept.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed fridge not working stored in bathroom hall. As per operator, equipment is awaiting pick up to be thrown away. Observed reach in cooler at front counter gasket in poor repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed above stove and grill soiled. Observed light switches at back exit soiled. Observed on prep table food debris under microwave. Observed paper towel and soap dispenser soiled at hand sink next to front counter. Observed under fryer grease accumulation.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, operator closed lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in soiled next to drying rack
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed buckets stored on top of hand sink counter at front counter
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in reach in cooler not covered next to drying rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth under register not in bucket.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit blocked by unused equipment. Operator moved equipment out of the way to make a path to exit.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added ice to product to rapidly cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled
Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under the fryer in the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the storage area.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed In the reach in cooler located behind the preparation table cooked beans (52F - Cooling), as per chef cooling overnight, employee discarded cooked beans on site.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook went outside touched the door came in the kitchen and continued preparing food without washing hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed hands.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer with old food buildup.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed In the reach in cooler located behind the preparation table cooked beans (52F - Cooling), as per chef cooling overnight, employee discarded cooked beans on site.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle stored on the storage shelves in the kitchen. Manager removed it.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Obse slicer machine soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the hand sink located in the kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a blender in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Corrected employee and explained where to washed cooking equipments.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. During the inspection observed cook grill chicken and did not used the thermometer to check temperature.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no with no handle In the raw chicken container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle has with old food residue, reach in cooler located in the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler against the wall next to the storage shelves, observe reach in cooler behind the preparation table in the kitchen has door handle broken.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under the fryer in the kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a small plastic jar cracked on the bottom and wrapped up with tape, employee discovered it jar on site.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wSh sink interior soiled, observed storage shelves in front of the three compartment sink with grease and old food buildup.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink.
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